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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,862.60, 1,493,793.90 and 247,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,862.60, 1,493,793.90 and 247,908.60 is: 371,862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,862.60 : 1,493,793.90 = 247,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,862.60/1,493,793.90 = 247,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,862.60x = 1,493,793.90 × 247,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,862.60x = 370,324,354,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,324,354,437.54/995,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,862.90

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